V505

alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the route planning and build quality. The usability and screen are also mentioned favorably. Opinions about the memory and value for money are different. Some have doubts about the performance.

screen, usability, build quality, route planning

performance

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the V505 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 28 reviews)

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Expert review by:

better than a tom tom

 

this has got to be the best sat nav available. not only is it a brilliant sat nav, it even has a television built in. The options available on the sat nav are many. It is very easy to use. The television picture quality is excellent on its own internal...

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Amazon review summary for the V505

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 25 user reviews of the V505 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk.

screen, usability, build quality, route planning

performance

56% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Consumer review by:

NO FREEVEIW SIGNAL

 

AS PART OF MY JOB I TRAVEL ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AND CANNOT GET A SIGNAL ON THE FREEVEIW ANYWHERE HOW SAT NAV IS VERY USER FREINDLY

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great gadget

 

as a taxi driver i rely on sat nav , i still use tom tom but the tv on navman is fantastic easy to use and the safety camera side is up to date too. ideal for the football , i can watch a game sat on a rank . great toy

Consumer review by:

I hate the V505 TV

 

I purchased this about a year ago and I hate it. I'm an IT consultant and I often have to go to customer sites. So I want to get in my car, type in the post code and go. I have sat in the car for over 30 minutes trying to get this thing to calculate my...

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I hate the V505 TV

 

I purchased this about a year ago and I hate it. I'm an IT consultant and I often have to go to customer sites. So I want to get in my car, type in the post code and go. I have sat in the car for over 30 minutes trying to get this thing to calculate my...

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Complete rubbish

 

Pity I have to give it a star rating, since 1 star is way too much for this device. I bought one of these going by the manufacturer reviews, but was sadly disillusioned very quickly. The TV is only good for high reception areas, of which there are few,...

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Complete rubbish

 

Pity I have to give it a star rating, since 1 star is way too much for this device.

Consumer review by:

too heavy too big

 

supporting arm keeps falling off,tv reception awful,good nav on th motorway.Gone back to my basic mio from 5 years ago

Consumer review by:

sat nav

 

Product Specifications

Configuration

FM Transmitter: No
FM Tuner: No
Telephone Included: No
TV-Tuner: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth: No
Internet Connectivity: No
iPod Control: No
USB: Yes

Display

Monitor Format:16:9
Monitor Type:Fixed Monitor
Touchscreen:One-Point Touch

General Features

Application:Car
Category:Portable Navigation Device
Size in DIN:Not Applicable

Navigation

3D Elevation Mode: No
3D Landmarks: No
Lane Assistant: Yes
Map Coverage:Single countries
Map Provider:Teleatlas
Map Sharing: No
Pedestrian Mode: Yes
Reality View: No
Text-to-Speech: Yes
Traffic Message Channel: Yes
Voice Control: No

Playback

CD Player / Recorder: No
DVD Player / Recorder: No
MP3 Playback: No
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